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WHEY PROTEIN WHAT Post workout protein WHY Whey is a fast release protein, which means its digested quickly and gets into your bloodstream-and your muscles-fast. What you consume after training is one of the most important meals you eat, so make sure you buy high quality why protein, HOW Your muscles are most receptive to nutrients as soon as you finish training, so drink a protein shake as soon as you have completed your workout. Aim for a minimum of 30g of whey protein powder. CASEIN WHAT The bedtime protein WHY Chances are you’re already getting a fair hit of casein as it makes up around 80% of cows milk. It's a slow release protein which means you get a drip feed effect over a longer period. This makes itœ unsuitable for taking straight after a workout when you need and instant hit of nutrients, but its ideal for consuming just before you go to bed. HOW Have it in a shake with either water or milk before turning in for the night, this will mean your muscles receive quality protein while you are sleeping, which is when your

muscles are repaired and rebuilt. BCAA WHAT The muscle pill WHY Branched Chain Amino Acids, or BCAA, are the best supplement to take during workouts because they help to keep a steady supply of proteins flowing into your muscles. This helps muscle building as it reduces the amount of muscle loss during exercise and improves protein synthesis, the process by which new muscle tissue is built, BCAAs can also help to prevent muscle loss during periods of intermittent fasting. HOW Take up to 2g between every set during a long workout. CREATINE WHAT The back up generator WHY Your body metabolises creatine into ATP, which is used for every initial muscle movement. Its therefore vital to have adequate supplies when you’re doing heavy high intensity workouts in order to deliver the required energy to your muscles. In other words, creatine helps you lift harder for longer. HOW Take 2-10g in your post workout shake to replenish lost stores, Alternatively, split your

dose and have half before your workout and half afterwards. Make sure you drink plenty of water with it, Creatine is hygroscopic which means it will suck water into your muscles and can leave you dehydrated. LUECINE WHAT The muscle booster WHY The anabolic amino acid, leucine can independently stimulate insulin secretion and muscle protein synthesis, enhancing the muscle building process. At 115, whey protein is very high in leucine content, which is one reason it's so effective as a post workout elixir. HOW Taking a 5g dose of leucine after training and between meals can increase the anabolic-or muscle building-effect of the foods you eat, especially when you’re consuming protein sources that are low in leucine and which therefore might not stimulate maximum muscle protein synthesis on their own.

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4 Exercises for Rehabbing a Knee Injury Posted by Casey Stenehjem Having an injury is tough, especially when you use that speci c joint or muscle in nearly everything you do. A rehab workout program can be complex. This blog will simplify it for you by breaking down some exercises that may help you recover from a knee injury or knee pain. The Structural Complexity of the Knee Joint Your knees are supposed to move forward and back but also have the ability to move side to side. This movement is controlled by the hips, ankles, and feet. That said, it’s natural to think, “I have knee pain, so I should work on my knee.” But your knee is heavily controlled by the neighbouring joints. Try this out: 1. Get into a squat stance and generate outward tension, like you’re trying to rip the oor apart without taking your heels o the ground. What do your knees do? They turn outwards. 2. Now start to slowly lower your squat, keeping the tension in your feet. You should notice your hips and glutes engaging as you lower. All of these joints work together. Which means they need to be trained and rehabbed together to help rehab the knee. There are many reasons why someone may have knee pain or a knee injury. Creating more stability and mobility in these neighbouring joints and muscles is highly likely to improve pain and help you recover from an injury so you can get back to doing what you love.

As always, we recommend speaking to your doctor or physical therapist if you have ongoing knee pain. Remember, pain is a signal, and it will get louder if you keep pushing through it rather than xing the root cause.

4 Strength and Conditioning Rehabilitation Movements for Knee Pain or Injury The following exercises can help you develop your neighbouring joints and muscles to address your knee pain. They require minimal equipment and can be performed from the comfort of your home gym. Don’t forget to warm up with some dynamic stretches before you start these exercises. 1. Glute Bridges Aim for 15 to 20 reps, and 3 sets How To Do Glue Bridges: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your heels about 8 inches from your glutes. Plant your feet rmly on the ground, hip-width apart. Your arms should be by your side, palms facing upward. This is your starting position. Inhale through your nose, squeeze your glutes, and activate your abs. Exhale through your lips as you push your hips o the ground, driving your weight through your heels. Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Watch your form to ensure that you’re not rounding your spine. Check the alignment of your spine to ensure you’re not arching at your low back. Squeeze your glutes as hard as you can and hold at the top for 1 to 3 seconds, then slowly lower yourself back down. This is one rep. Pro Tip: Laying on an exercise mat can make this move more comfortable on your shoulders and feet. Progressions: There are several ways to progress this movement. Some of my favourites include: Place a free weight on your hips (try 8 to 15 lb) for added resistance Make it an isometric exercise by holding at the top for 30 to 45 seconds. For a more complex movement, hold the glute bridge at the top while you perform YBell oor chest presses. A knee injury might change up your strength training routine, but it doesn’t have to put it on hold. ff

2. Single-Leg Deadlifts Aim for 10 to 12 reps on each side, and 3 to 4 sets How To Do Single-leg Deadlifts: Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Use a loose grip to hold a YBell in your right hand or a double grip if you’d prefer to carry it with both hands. This is your starting position. Keep a soft bend in your left knee. Slowly shift your body weight to your left leg and hinge forward at your hips, extending your right leg behind you while lowering the YBell toward your left foot. Lift your extended right leg and pitch your body forward until your body forms a “T” shape. Your arms should be hanging straight down. Hold this position for 2 to 3 seconds. Contract from both your glute and hamstring to pull yourself upright and lower your extended right leg back to the ground. As you lower, stop before your back or hips come out of alignment. This is one rep. Pro Tip: Keep a straight spine throughout the movement, and avoid moving your hips to the sides to keep your body in alignment. Progressions: Like the glute bridge, there are many ways to progress this movement. My favourite progression is with weight. You can start this movement with no weights, then add in a single Small YBell, and ultimately progress to two YBells. When using weights, you’ll need to keep your shoulders pitched towards the spine to avoid rounding your spine.

3. Heel Taps Aim for 12 to 20 reps on each side, and 3 to 4 sets How To Do Heel Taps: On a riser or staircase, stand sideways so that your right leg is on the step and your left leg is hovering o . Keep a tall, straight spine. Your right knee should be stable over the middle of your foot, which should stay rmly planted for the entire movement. If needed, hold onto the wall or railing for additional balance support. This is your starting position. To initiate this movement, sit your hip back while keeping the weight of your body through your right heel, and lightly tap your hovering left heel on the ground or step below. It’s crucial only to tap your heel and keep the tap light. Push through your right heel and use your gluteal and quad muscles in your right leg to raise yourself back up to the standing position. This is one rep. Pro Tip: The goal of heel taps is to strengthen your glutes, quads, and overall knee stability. It’s vital to start slow to ensure you’re performing the movement correctly and without pain. If the step is too high or causing pain, add a book to the step below to decrease the height of the tap. Progressions: Some of my favourite ways to make this movement more challenging include: Add more height to the tap by choosing a taller riser or adding a book to the step you’re standing on. Add an isometric hold at speci c points in the movement, such as mid-way through lowering down for the tap. Add a YBell in the front rack grip position (holding at your shoulder/ chest) on the side that is doing the heel tap.

If you’re a runner, they’re also a great pre-hab exercise to add to your tness routine. 4. Lateral Walk Aim for 15 to 20 reps in each direction or a total of 1 minute, and 3 to 4 sets How To Do a Lateral Walk: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your toes pointed forward with a slight bend in your knee. Push your hips back slightly as if you are about to squat down. This is your starting position. Step to your right with your right foot, followed by the left foot. Repeat for 5 steps to the right, then step left back to your starting position. This is one rep in each direction. Pro Tip: Always ensure your toes are pointing forward and your feet only come back to hip-width apart when you step back in. It’s common for people to allow their feet to go almost entirely back together. Progressions: Here are three common progressions you can try with lateral walks: Add a resistance band around your knees. Start with low resistance, but feel free to increase it if you can do so without pain. Add weight by holding a YBell up to your chest with a rack grip or top lock grip (like you’re performing a dumbbell bicep curl), keeping it close to your body. Push your hips back further to dip into a squat-like position and remain low for the entire movement.

This crossbody resistance will challenge and improve your hip and core stability, which are needed to help recover and prevent future injury. Heel taps are great mobility exercises for athletes at any tness level but are especially critical for rehab.

If you consistently work on strengthening your hips, glutes, ankles, and feet, you’ll progress quickly to heal your knee injury. Remember to always listen to your body and don’t move into pain. Take these movements at your own speed. Focus on quality movements, not quantity. When you feel like a particular movement is no longer challenging to perform (roughly a 6 out of 10 on the di culty scale), consider adding in the progressions provided, but only one at a time. Injuries can cause a change to your tness routine, but the silver lining is that with proper functional and mobility training, you’ll be stronger in the long run.

Casey Stenehjem Casey has been a health and tness professional since 2009, after graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. She has helped hundreds of people achieve their tness goals. From working with beginners, youth, older adults, and almost everyone in between, Casey loves to blend her diverse knowledge and experience to help guide her clients to where they want to be. Her philosophy is simple: meet people where they are today in order to help them learn, grow, and excel through education in nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes unique to them.

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